In the blink of an eye, his whole life changed. Now he's back in search of answers. But will the truth destroy him? When seventeen-year-old Christian Bekker killed a poacher, he claimed it was self-defense. But the judge disagreed. He gave Christian a choice-go to prison or leave his home in South Africa and never return. Years later, following his father's suicide, conservation director Dr. Christian Bekker uncovers a plea from the grave to find out what really happened on that fateful day more than twenty years ago. Suddenly, he's on a plane to Johannesburg, leaving behind his life in London in search of answers. Were his father's suspicions correct or the result of twenty years spent dreaming about what might have been? All thoughts of staying under the radar disappear as his past plunges him into a world where the police and government officials conspire with criminals to exploit what remains of South Africa's wildlife. Soon he finds himself in the criminals' sights. With a Harlan Coben meets Tony Park vibe, fans of action-packed adventure that delves into the depths of corruption, power, and greed will love Blood on the Veld , the first installment of award-winning author S.A. McLain's page-turning thriller series. "An excellent opening novel to what I hope will be a long-running series...dangerous, fascinating, and more than a little addictive, this is a quality thriller that I recommend highly." -Readers' Favorite S.A. McLain has worked as a pizza maker, bartender, interior designer, and marketing manager. After moving to the UK from California, she got her financial planning qualifications and spent several years in financial services while writing in her spare time. Her debut novel, When Red Is Blue, was a National Indie Excellence and Readers' Favorite award winner. She has also written articles for websites and magazines. McLain lives in a village north of London with her husband and two house lions and loves an ice bath. When not at home, she might be found volunteering at a wildlife reserve in South Africa or exploring Tokyo or hanging out with gorillas in Uganda-immersing herself in research for the next book.